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Hemstitch (Noun)

A stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Embroidery similar to drawnwork.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The hemstitch is used to finish the edges of embroidered fabric and prevent fraying.
To create a hemstitch, the embroiderer works a series of small running stitches along the edge of the fabric.
The hemstitch is similar to drawnwork in that it involves creating small holes in the fabric to create a decorative edge.
In some forms of traditional embroidery, the hemstitch is used to create a simple yet elegant border around the edge of a piece of fabric.
By working a hemstitch along the edge of a piece of embroidered fabric, the embroiderer can create a clean finish that frames the design.